Bose Lifestyle 18 Series II Installation Manual
Bose lifestyle 18 series ii: installation guide
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- Page 1 LIFESTYLE ® H O M E E N T E R T A I N M E N T S Y S T E M S...
- Page 2 Dealer name:__________________________________ Dealer phone: ___________________ Purchase date: ______________ Bose recommends that you keep your sales slip and a copy of your product registration card together with this guide. Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
English Español Français NTRODUCTION Before you begin ................Use this guide as needed . - Page 4 PTIONAL ONNECTIONS AND Higher-quality connections to consider ............Your choice of audio connections .
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Page 5: Introduction
Instructions in this guide apply to the Bose LIFESTYLE to the LIFESTYLE While suited to slightly different home entertainment needs, each of these advanced systems includes connection jacks to extend its capabilities in up to 14 other rooms. -
Page 6: Unpacking The Carton
Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your system and save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest means for shipping or transporting. If any product part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose ®... -
Page 7: Cables And Accessories
English Español Français Cables and accessories Cables needed to get your system operational are supplied. However, you may need others to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred. Note: Progressive scan, a feature of some TVs, requires using three component video cables, for example. -
Page 8: System Placement
Bose offers a variety of speaker mounting accessories, including stands and wall brackets. For more information, or to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.bose.com. To contact Bose directly, refer to the address list provided in the carton. -
Page 9: Deciding Where You Want The Center Speaker
• Rotate the top cube of each speaker array (or single cube) toward the wall or another hard surface to create reflected sound, as shown in Figure 4, above. This applies to both front left and right and surround left and right speakers. ® Customer Service. Refer to the Bose address list Left surround Right... -
Page 10: Positions For The Two Surround Speakers
• At least 18 inches (45 centimeters) from the TV to avoid magnetically interfering with the TV image. Move it farther away if you still notice interference. • Positioned with its grille (with a Bose closest wall. This prevents the wall from blocking sound output or boosting the bass. -
Page 11: Hearing The Results Of Proper Placement
Español Français Hearing the results of proper placement Placing your speakers properly is the first step to ensuring that you hear the full, rich, Bose quality sound this system is designed to provide (Figure 6). Figure 6 Results of proper Jewel ®... -
Page 12: Basic System Connections
ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Cube speakers connect to the Acoustimass Each LIFESTYLE (6.1-meters) cable to connect the three speakers arranged at the front of your room. Use the supplied 50-foot (15.2-meter) cables for your surround speakers, pulling the cables apart to run them in different directions around your room. -
Page 13: Making Two-Wire Connections For Cube Or Cube Array Speakers
18-gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and – to –). Note: To purchase extension cable, contact your dealer or electronics store. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the address list provided in the carton. If you prefer, you can order cables from our website: www.bose.com. -
Page 14: Connecting The Module To The Media Center
ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Figure 10 Left Speaker connections to the ® Acoustimass module Blue jacks Connecting the module to the media center Use the audio input cable to connect the Acoustimass module to the media center (Figure 11). Figure 11 Acoustimass connection to the media center Connector... -
Page 15: Using Supplied And Optional Antennas
English Español Français It may be convenient to plug the power adapter into the media center now, before you make other connections that obstruct the Power jack on the media center. However, avoid plugging the adapter into the AC (mains) power outlet before all other connections are completed. 1. -
Page 16: Am Antenna Connection
Note: For other options, refer to “Higher-quality connections to consider” on page 27. Or, for online assistance with your video connections, please visit our website: owners.bose.com. Selecting the proper TV Video input is critical After you make video and audio connections to the TV, there is one important step to ensure that you can see the video coming from the media center: •... -
Page 17: Making A Video Connection To The Tv
English Español Français Making a video connection to the TV On your media center, connect the Composite Video Out to the Video input jacks on your TV (Figure 13). 1. Use the supplied video cable with a single yellow RCA connector on each end. 2. -
Page 18: Using A Scart Adapter (In Europe Only)
ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only) The SCART adapter plugs into the media center using the appropriate four connectors. Be sure to use the appropriate illustration, according to the type of connection you will make: • For a Composite connection, refer to Figure 14, below. •... - Page 19 English Español Français Figure 15 SCART connector for S-video use in Europe Media center connection panel TV sensor White jack Pass-through jack for TV sensor Composite video connector Note: At this point, all required system connections are completed. If you prefer to validate your system setup now, refer next to “Setting the TV properly is important”...
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Page 20: Making An Audio Connection To The Tv
ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Making an audio connection to the TV By connecting your TV audio to the LIFESTYLE that of any component (a camcorder or game console, perhaps) connected to the TV through your LIFESTYLE For TVs with no audio output jacks: •... -
Page 21: Setting The Tv Properly Is Important
English Español Français Figure 16 Audio connection between the Media center and TV Note: You can make connections to your other components after you test this basic setup. For information on how to make additional connections, refer to “Connecting other components to the system”... -
Page 22: Selecting The Fixed Audio Output Option On Your Tv
TV volume to about 80% of the maximum. Your system is now ready for power Note: Bose recommends using a high-quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. -
Page 23: Installing The Remote Control Batteries
English Español Français Figure 18 Power connection for the media center Note: For dual voltage units (sold in certain areas), MAKE SURE the voltage setting on the bottom of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (Figure 18). Check with local electrical authorities if you are not sure of the appropriate power rating. -
Page 24: Making Sure The Sound Is As Good As It Gets
ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Making sure the sound is as good as it gets Your system comes with two compact discs (Figure 20). Using them is the final step to basic installation of your new LIFESTYLE • Use Setup Disc 1 to verify that your speakers are connected correctly and for other tips you may find useful. -
Page 25: Taking The Next Steps
English Español Français Figure 21 ® Using the AdaptiQ calibration headset 2. Put on the headset so it rests above your ears. In this position, it can listen (as you would) and take sampling measurements in your room during the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process. -
Page 26: Installing The Tv On/Off Sensor
ASIC YSTEM ONNECTIONS Installing the TV on/off sensor The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically turn on the TV, as needed, when another video source (DVD, cable/satellite box, etc.) is selected. If you choose not to use the sensor, you need to turn on your TV separately. -
Page 27: Optional Connections And Additions
Higher-quality connections to consider For on line assistance in making additional connections, or choosing the best choice means to connect your specific TV, please visit our website: owners.bose.com. There are other connection options besides analog audio and composite video connections from the TV to the media center, shown earlier in this guide. - Page 28 Composite video signal to pass through. Connect such video equipment directly to your TV instead. Or you may prefer to use an optional accessory that is offered by Bose to simplify your connection of additional audio and video components. Note: For more information about the VS-1 video expander, and any additional cables you might need, refer to“Accessories”...
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Page 29: Connecting Other Components To The System
• If you are connecting a VCR and cable or satellite box combination, skip to “Cable or satellite box options” on page 30. Note: For information about the optional Bose connection decisions, refer to“Accessories” on page 39. To connect your VCR directly to the media center 1. -
Page 30: Cable Or Satellite Box Options
TV, you may prefer using another type of connection (refer to “Connecting a DVR in addition to cable/satellite” on page 32). Note: For information about the optional Bose connection decisions, refer to“Accessories” on page 39. -
Page 31: Connecting A Vcr In Addition To Cable/Satellite
VCR to the media center. Use the TV Input button your your LIFESTYLE • Or you may prefer to use an optional accessory that is offered by Bose to simplify your connection of additional audio and video components. -
Page 32: Connecting A Dvr In Addition To Cable/Satellite
IN on the media center. Then use a composite video cable (with a yellow RCA connector at each end) to connect the DVR to the media center. • Or you may prefer to use an optional accessory that is offered by Bose to simplify your connection of additional audio and video components. -
Page 33: Component Video Connections As Another Option
TV supports it) to enjoy the highest quality video reproduction with DVDs. You can then make an S-video connection for your cable and a composite connection for your VCR using the VS-1 video expander. Note: For information about the optional Bose connection decisions, refer to “Accessories” on page 39. PTIONAL... -
Page 34: Digital Audio Connection Choices
PTIONAL ONNECTIONS AND DDITIONS Activating component or progressive scan connections With the LIFESTYLE steps: 1. Press and hold the Enter button on the media center. 2. While holding the Enter button down, press the Store button. • Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Store. •... -
Page 35: Cables And Considerations For Further Additions
English Español Français Cables and considerations for further additions Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector to the R (right) channel. See Figure 32. If the component is mono, use a Y adapter to connect it to the media center. Appropriate cables and adapters are available at most electronics stores. -
Page 36: Other Jacks On The Media Center Panel
Note: If you have questions, need to obtain a replacement emitter, or want to purchase an add-on IR emitter (Part Number 277896-001), which can work with up to three components, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address list included in the carton. Data port Some systems will have a data port for future use. -
Page 37: Getting More Advice Specific To Your Components
Note: At this time, the website mentioned above is provided in English only. Or, if you have specific questions or need help in assessing a problem, be sure to contact Bose directly. Refer to the address list provided in the carton. -
Page 38: Reference
• Any Wave use of a variable DIN adapter (Bose PN278894-103) For any Bose remote control to work with the above products, you must set its Room Code to O. Note: For information on setting a Room Code for the RC18S remote control or the PERSONAL music center II, refer to the owner’s guide for the accessory. -
Page 39: How You Make It All Work Together
• A Bose This combination wi-fi signal transmitter and receiver enables you to enjoy your LIFESTYLE running wires there. You can add up to seven additional receivers, available as the Bose link AR-1 wireless audio receiver. • Speaker mounting brackets and stands •... -
Page 40: Contacting Customer Service
See your Product Registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. This is the only means to ensure you will receive product software update discs by mail. However, failure to return that card will not affect your limited warranty. - Page 41 English Español Français Media center outputs Speakers Main and Expansion: Variable audio, user selectable Optical OUT: • SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm Audio OUT: • L and R fixed audio • D SPDIF Video OUT: • Composite: NTSC or PAL 1V •...